PICKERINGTON, Ohio — Suzuki Motor of America Inc. will be the title sponsor of the 2016 AMA Dirt Track Grand Championship at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds in Du Quoin, Ill., July 1-6.

“American dirt track racing has an impressive history, and Suzuki Motor of America is proud of our longtime involvement in the sport,” said Suzuki Communications Manager Steve Bortolamedi. “We are glad to support the 2016 Suzuki AMA Dirt Track Grand Championship. The passion and commitment of these racers is infectious, and it helps motivate Suzuki as we look forward to helping future RM-Z riders compete and earn championships.”

The Suzuki AMA Dirt Track Grand Championship event schedule includes:

Friday, July 1: Amateur Mile

Saturday, July 2: Youth TT

Sunday, July 3: Amateur and Youth Half Mile

Monday, July 4: Youth Half Mile

Tuesday, July 5: Amateur TT

Wednesday, July 6: Amateur and Youth Indoor Short Track

Online pre-entry for the Suzuki AMA Dirt Track Grand Championship is now open at www.americanmotorcyclist.com and closes June 26. Pre-entry is $70 per class/per event. Onsite registration is $80 per class/per event.

AMA National No. 1 plates are awarded to the racers in each class who have the highest point totals across all four disciplines of dirt track racing. Additionally, racers compete for the AMA Dirt Track Horizon Award, which honors the amateur racer showing the most promise for success at the professional level.

Awards are also given for the AMA Youth Dirt Track Racer of the Year and the AMA Vet/Senior Dirt Track Racer of the Year. The AMA Fast Brain Award is bestowed upon a racer based upon his or her performance at the event, as well as official school transcripts supplied at the time of application. Applications are available at www.americanmotorcyclist.com.

Founded in 1924, the AMA is a not-for-profit member-based association whose mission is to promote the motorcycle lifestyle and protect the future of motorcycling. As the world’s largest motorcycling rights and event sanctioning organization, the AMA advocates for riders’ interests at all levels of government and sanctions thousands of competition and recreational events every year. The AMA also provides money-saving discounts on products and services for its members. Through the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in Pickerington, Ohio, the AMA honors the heroes and heritage of motorcycling. For more information, visit www.americanmotorcyclist.com.

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